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Mankato
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The steps, built from concrete and Kasota stone in 1952 using a bequest from Julius Hielscher, mark the northern edge of former cemeteries now part of Pioneer Park near Thompson Ravine Road and North Sixth Street — local historian Paul Vogel noted they once provided access to early grave sites. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Earth customers say HeavyLite Trailers failed to deliver custom trailers ordered since Oct. 2024 and now some pursue legal action. The company cites supply-chain delays and staffing issues while working to catch up on orders. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mankato is offering free door-to-door transit rides for youths 18 and younger to parks, libraries and recreation spots until Sept. 4 — the Healthy Kids Minnesota program is also testing preschoolers for environmental chemicals during screenings, with families receiving a $40 gift card. Mankato Free Press
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Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute in a celebration of iconic rock albums.
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Interactive Training Series in Mankato
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Cemstone Supply — Free entry — Meet experts and explore top hardscape solutions with exclusive event pricing.
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BENCHS Plant Sale
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society — Donations welcomed — Find beautiful plants while supporting animals in need.
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Great Northern Viking Festival
3:30 p.m. — ISG Field — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Viking culture with music, storytelling, and delicious food.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Robert Frost
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